I love for the parlor mantle to be a focal point for each season's new design, and Christmas is no exception.
I always use live garlands of cedar and fir because I adore the smell.
The year I created two simple arrangements in two trophy cups using faux, yet realistic looking cedar, pine, and fir. An oyster shell sphere topped each one to incorporate my love of all things coastal.
I LOVE the two dapper foxes that I found this year at Perch on Magazine Street. I placed two flicker flameless candles on top. I am so glad I found them. A plaid candle from Pottery Barn smells of Frasier fir, a favorite Fall/Winter scent of mine.
In the garland, I placed shimmery pine cones found last year by J at Timothy DeClue Collection in Seattle. J may have found them, but I called for more. That happens a lot! White lights and oyster shell garland add to the garland.
Plaid and striped ribbons accent the corners. I have been using the same stockings from Ballard Designs since 2004 and still love them. An "R" & "J" distinguish our stockings which are always filled with a treat from Santa on Christmas morning.
On the top mantle, a classy, glittered deer also from Timothy DeClue Collection adds a holiday touch without taking too much attention away from the lower part of the fireplace.
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The Mantle, y'all!
Good morning, Ron! OMG--I LOVE your mantle! You never cease to amaze me each year. Those dapper foxes are so cool, and the arrangements in the trophy cups with the oyster shell orbs are so classy. Your mantle looks like it belongs in the Christmas edition of Southern Living or Garden & Gun. Looking forward to seeing more of your house bedecked for Christmas! Have a great day! xoxo
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DeleteThis is beautiful! I noticed the fox stands right away! Those are real keepers! Love the cedars in the trophy cups. Your ribbons are holding up rather well for all those years! I see your gift packages in the big clam shell- awesome look! Cheers to a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteThe ribbon was super expensive.... quality works.
DeleteRon, I just adore all of your holiday decor! You really find the best accents! Everything is magazine worthy! I think you may have outdone yourself this year!
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DeleteBeautiful! The foxes are adorable and I love the way you mixed the oyster shells and the pine cone ornaments. Also love the stockings and embellishments. Your home is always one of my favorites at Christmas! So much inspiration!
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The mantle is fabulous! Love the foxes and the glittery deer wearing that adorable muffler. The ribbons look great...pays to buy good items... Yes, where are Southern Living and Gun & Garden? They should be photographing your house!
ReplyDeleteWell done Ron. Beautifully arranged with the greenery and trophies. The gifts look fabulous in the giant clam shell. xo
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DeleteWhat an elegant mantle! Truly love that sparkly reindeer!
ReplyDeleteLove your style! If those sly foxes go missing one day soon ... don't blame me! :D
ReplyDelete(Seriously, it is a good thing that I don't live close by!)
Love your English biscuit jar collection too.
Swoooooon.
xoxoxox
Happy holidays to you guys!
Ha! Actually, when I saw them I thought of you:)
DeleteOh Ron you never cease to amaze me with your design flair. You are the king of vignettes and your mantel is just stunning. That sparkle deer with her fur collar is over the top wonderful. I need one of those sweet girls in my decor this year!!! Everything is beautiful and elegant Ron. Great job with your decor this year. Loving seeing all your special touches to your home. Happy New Week.
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Kris
Your home is always glorious no matter the season Ron! Love that I feel the New Orleans vibe still all around! Beautiful!!!! Thank you for joining the 12 days of holiday homes party dear! Merry Christmas to you two!
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